Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Fantinatti, Maria; Da-Cruz, Alda Maria

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0073-2023

Cited by 5 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 54 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Enterobius vermicularis , also known as pinworm or Oxyuris vermicularis , is a common parasite found in nearly 200 million people around the world [ 7 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Infection with Enterobius vermicularis is prevalent worldwide regardless of geographic and socioeconomic circumstances, with a higher incidence in the pediatric population and people living in crowded residential areas [ 10 , 13 , 14 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management and Incidence of Enterobius vermicularis Infestation in Appendectomy Specimens: A Cross-Sectional Study of 6359 Appendectomies

Pogorelić,

Babić,

Bašković

et al. 2024

JCM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: The role of Enterobius vermicularis infestation in the context of appendicitis is largely overlooked, but Enterobius vermicularis is considered an unexpected and significant appendicectomy finding. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of Enterobius vermicularis findings in appendectomies and to evaluate the clinical and histopathologic features of patients with Enterobius vermicularis-associated acute appendicitis and those with appendiceal Enterobius vermicularis infestation. Methods: The medical records of all children who underwent an appendectomy in two large pediatric centers in Croatia between 1 January 2009 and 1 January 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Of 6359 appendectomies, 61 (0.96%) children were diagnosed with Enterobius vermicularis on histopathology and included in further analysis. The groups were compared with regard to demographic characteristics, laboratory values, clinical features and histopathological findings. Results: The incidence of enterobiasis fluctuated slightly in the individual study years, but was constant overall. The median age of all patients was 11 years (IQR 8.5, 13), with females predominating (60.7%). Acute appendicitis was observed in 34% of the appendiceal species. The patients with Enterobius vermicularis infestation, without appendicitis, were younger (9 years (IQR 8, 13) vs. 12 years (IQR 10, 15); p = 0.020), had longer duration of symptoms (36 h (IQR, 12, 48) vs. 24 h (IQR, 12, 36); p = 0.034), lower body temperature (37 °C (IQR 36.8, 37.4) vs. 37.6 °C (IQR, 37, 38.6) p = 0.012), lower Appendicitis Inflammation Response (AIR) score (3 (IQR 2, 5) vs. 7 (IQR 5, 9.5) p < 0.001), lower incidence of rebound tenderness (57.1% vs. 20%; p = 0.003) and less frequent vomiting (12.5% vs. 47.6%; p = 0.004) compared to the patients with Enterobius vermicularis-associated acute appendicitis. Acute inflammatory markers in the laboratory showed significantly higher values in the group of patients with acute appendicitis: C-reactive protein (p = 0.009), White blood cells (p = 0.001) and neutrophils (p < 0.001). Eosinophilia was not found in any of the groups, although eosinophil counts were significantly higher in children who had Enterobius vermicularis infestation than in those with Enterobius vermicularis-related appendicitis (2.5% (IQR 0.9, 4.3) vs. 1.8% (IQR 0.7, 2.1); p = 0.040). Conclusions: Pediatric surgeons should consider Enterobius vermicularis infestation as a differential diagnosis when removing a vermiform appendix. Younger age, longer duration of symptoms, lower body temperature, lower AIR score, lower diameter of the appendix and normal laboratory inflammatory markers could predict Enterobius vermicularis infection in children presenting with right iliac fossa pain and avoid unnecessary appendectomy.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management and Incidence of Enterobius vermicularis Infestation in Appendectomy Specimens: A Cross-Sectional Study of 6359 Appendectomies

Pogorelić,

Babić,

Bašković

et al. 2024

JCM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Enterobiasis as a neglected worldwide disease: a call to action

Pinto,

Geiger,

Melo

et al. 2024

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Prevalence, Spatial distribution, and Risk Factors of Enterobius vermicularis among Children in Kidapawan City, Philippines

Oñez,

Hinay

2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The high prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis is typically associated with sociodemographic characteristics and hygiene practices as risk factors. In this study, a geospatial tool was used to determine the distribution of Enterobius vermicularis across Kidapawan City, Philippines. A cohort of 138 respondents was included, and the prevalence of enterobiasis was determined using the scotch tape method, which is considered the gold standard for Enterobius vermicularis identification. An adopted survey tool was used to identify the associated risk factors and was analyzed using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. A geospatial mapping tool was used to visualize the distribution of enterobiasis among children. The results showed a 15.21% prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis infection in the rural area of Kidapawan City, Philippines. The results also showed that age (p = 0.000), mother’s educational level(p = 0.009), handwashing after toileting (p = 0.001) and before eating (p = 0.006), bathing without assistance (p = 0.002), and sharing a bed (p = 0.001) were all significant risk factors that may contribute to the prevalence of enterobiasis. The study provides the need for comprehensive public health interventions targeting both individual hygiene practices and socioeconomic factors to effectively control and prevent the spread of E. vermicularis infection within the community.

show abstract

Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Cited by 5 publications

References 54 publications

Management and Incidence of Enterobius vermicularis Infestation in Appendectomy Specimens: A Cross-Sectional Study of 6359 Appendectomies

Management and Incidence of Enterobius vermicularis Infestation in Appendectomy Specimens: A Cross-Sectional Study of 6359 Appendectomies

Enterobiasis as a neglected worldwide disease: a call to action

Prevalence, Spatial distribution, and Risk Factors of Enterobius vermicularis among Children in Kidapawan City, Philippines

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About